Iced Chai tea is a delicious lightly spiced beverage. This tea is homemade in India, but the South African version comes ready-mixed in a powder, and is already milky. It can be served hot or cold, and is available at most good supermarkets or delis. It’s a sweetly spicy alternative to iced tea or coffee. By Vicki Clarke and Nikki Gaskell Photographs by Vanessa Grobler
Rhubarb and banana dessert with mascarpone is a beautifully fruity, fun dessert. The tartness of the rhubarb complements sweet fruit, so the banana can be substituted with any sweet…
The days of aspic jellies and mousses are long gone as terrines make a welcome comeback. Roasted vegetable terrine is a great way to use summer vegetables and is best made in advance so that the flavours can develop.
Mushrooms are delectable and delightful with a distinct subtle flavour that triggers your taste buds and lingers on. My winning dish is a mushroom tarte tatin that gives…
If you use wooden kebab skewers soak them in water for half an hour before using them – this’ll stop them from burning on the barbecue.
This minty starter is a great kick-off to a wonderful dinner. Artichoke hearts with hollandaise and mint are sweet and tender, perfect with rich and refreshing sauce. Recipe…
COOK’S TIP Use 15ml dried tarragon if you can’t find it fresh.
The tastes and smells of Tuscany take on a new meaning under the watchful eye of chef Franco Palandra at Torre del Tartufo, one of Italy’s top cooking…
Meet four of the country’s most talented chefs, winners of the Unilever Foodsolutions Chef of the Year competition in the categories of By Invitation Only, Senior, Junior and Ethnic Mystery baskets gave way to creative and delicious dishes at the recent Unilever Foodsolutions Chef of the Year competition, which saw top chefs from around the country pitting their skills against each other in what has become one of the most esteemed culinary awards. For the first time there were four exciting categories in the competition: By Invitation Only, Senior, Junior and Ethnic chefs. In the By Invitation Only section, six…
Simple tips for smart food…It’s great to experiment with new pizza toppings. Use the traditional base of mozzarella and tomato, then try some of these exciting ideas. •…